Megan Bowie
Christchurch
Summary
Passionate lifelong learner with a love for nursing and dedication to sharing knowledge in nurse-patient education and with colleagues. Experienced registered nurse specializing in chronic medical conditions management and rehabilitation post-acute illness or injury. Highly motivated individual with a background in primary health and elder care, adept at working autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients in the community setting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Ward AG
Burwood Christchurch
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Nurse Maude Hospice
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Our client group is people with a life limiting illness who usually have less than six months of life. Patients are either admitted for symptom control or terminal care. I am responsible for admission and nursing assessment. Liaising with the MDT to ensure that the patient has needed supports in the community and that any symptoms arising are bought to the attention of the hospice doctors to ensure prompt and timely treatment. Providing appropriate education to client and their family and supporting the community teams by taking after hours calls.
Registered Nurse
Summerset on Cavendish
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Admission and assessment of new residents. Medication management, management of niki-t syringe pumps for patients in the end of life phase. Leading a team of caregivers, directing and delegating as appropriate.
NESP: North Inpatient Unit
Hillmorton Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2021
- NESP: North Inpatient Team: Providing nursing care to service users admitted with an acute exacerbation of a mental illness or first time presentation to services. Admission and ongoing assessment, participating in doctors reviews, communicating relevant information to members of the MDT, liaising with the service users whanau. Wound care champion, management of acute and chronic wounds and pressure injuries
Registered Nurse
New Zealand Nursing Agency
04.2015 - 01.2021
- Nursing assignments in medical/surgical, orthopaedics, spinal unit and older person’s rehabilitation. IV certified. Competent in use of Med Chart electronic medication administration system
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Clinical Lead
Wendover Retirement Village
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Admission and assessment of new residents, routine reassessments of existing residents. Rehabilitation post injury, management of complex and non complex wounds. Medication management, GP’s rounds, referring to specialist health services as needed. Leading a team of caregivers, providing clinical direction and delegation where appropriate. Qualified Interrai assessor. Level 1 CPR and work place first aid.
Registered Nurse
Parklands Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2018
- Admission and holistic assessment of new residents, experienced in dementia, care, patient advocate. Experienced in managing chronic wounds. Palliative and end of life care, medication management and liaising with members of the multidisciplinary team. Competent in use of 1Chart electronic medication administration system. Qualified Interrai assessor.
Registered Nurse
Palm Grove
11.2014 - 03.2016
- Ongoing holistic nursing assessment of residents and management of multiple medical conditions. Significant experience palliative and end of life care including symptom management and competent in use of Niki T syringe drivers.
Community Registered Nurse
Access
02.2013 - 11.2014
- District nursing duties, including complex and noncomplex wound care. Competent in use of VAC and Renasys topical negative pressure dressing systems. Trained in application of dual and triple layer compression bandaging.
Residential Support worker
CCS Disability Action
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Supporting clients with an intellectual/physical disability to live full lives of their choosing in a community setting.
Respite Worker
Beth Shean
11.2006 - 01.2008
- Crisis respite service. Supporting clients experiencing an acute exacerbation of their illness, crisis management, problem solving. Responsible for the ongoing running of the service.
Education
Health Sciences
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ01.2020
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Southern Institute of Technology
01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Social Policy
Massey University Auckland NZ
01.2007
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Precepting
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Ward AG
Burwood Christchurch
08.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nurse Maude Hospice
10.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Summerset on Cavendish
07.2021 - 10.2021
NESP: North Inpatient Unit
Hillmorton Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2021
Clinical Lead
Wendover Retirement Village
07.2018 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse
Parklands Hospital
03.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
New Zealand Nursing Agency
04.2015 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Palm Grove
11.2014 - 03.2016
Community Registered Nurse
Access
02.2013 - 11.2014
Residential Support worker
CCS Disability Action
03.2011 - 05.2013
Respite Worker
Beth Shean
11.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
Southern Institute of Technology
Health Sciences
University of Otago
Bachelor of Arts - Social Policy
Massey University Auckland NZ
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